ICU Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications, with Epic proficiency preferred.

Details

• Hospital ICU setting with 24 beds and an average daily census of 19
• Adult to geriatric patient population with diagnoses including ARDS, sepsis, stroke, STEMI, DKA, post-op complications, cardiogenic shock, GIB, COPD exacerbation, encephalopathy, liver failure, drug overdose, and ESRD on CRRT
• Patient ratio of 1:2–3; candidates should be prepared for the possibility of a 3-patient assignment
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic EMR, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• RTO maximum of 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Copies of all required certifications must be provided for consideration
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above; charge nurse references not accepted) are highly preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No schedule change requests or alternate shift requests will be considered; the posted day shift is firm
• Holiday coverage policy: if 1 or 2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work 2 of them and may request 1 holiday off for approval
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Travelers must be away from all facilities within this health system for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Full compliance must be completed on time; delays may result in a 2-week start date pushback due to a bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Candidates undergo a clinical review process prior to manager consideration